Back into the swing of things

The girls are back into school and we are starting to get into the swing of things. The last four days of holiday break were jam full of fun things to do.

Girls taking a water break at Crystal Cave before the tour

Friday 20th of July Hailey was invited to her first birthday party since we have moved here. It makes me feel so good that she is making new friends and getting invited to parties, playdates, and sleepovers. Hailey went to the local movie theatre and saw Ice Age 3. They got popcorn and a drink plus hungry jack (burger king) and cake after the movie. Hailey had a blast and didn't want to leave.

Saturday the 21st we went to Yanchep National Park. This park is only 20 minutes from our home. We went hiking, went on a cave tour (the girls first time being in a cave), and stopped at the beach on the way home. It was a great day.

On Sunday the 22nd. Jason and I got a sitter for the afternoon and went to our first footy(Australian football) game. It was a blast! We went with two other couples though Jason's work. We got to be in the Docker Den( A private box). Where there was all you can eat and drink. The game is really simple to follow. Actually it is easier to follow then American

Footy game

Wild Kangaroos!

Girls at Yachep Park

Footy goal post

football. The guys on the team wear NO padding! You have to basically kick the ball or hand pass the ball. There are no time outs and the coaches (in the orange) are allowed on the field with them to call out the plays. The field is about the size of one and a half American football fields. The goal post are much different looking. If you kick the ball in between the middle two post that is call a major, worth six points. If you kick a goal on the out side post that is called a minor,worth one point. The game is very fun to watch.
Finally, school has started back up. The girls started their third term. We have the girls both in swimming lessons this term. I signed Hailey up for after school sport again,that is on Thursday afternoons after school starting this week. In between all the craziness Hailey got her head gear to fix her under bite. She has to wear it 14 hours a day mainly when she sleeps at night.
Last week was also a busy week for me I am slowly getting to know other Mums here and have been going out for coffee and going out to lunch with new friends while the girls are in school. It's actually really nice to have a events that don't always involve kids.
This weekend we went lawn bowling for the first time. It is played a lot like shuffle board only thing with balls. The balls have numbs and lines on them so they swing a different way depending on which way you rotate the ball when you roll it. Let me tell you it is a lot harder than it looks. Great way to spend a beautiful 70 degree sunny afternoon.
Have a great week everyone!